A few days ago, we learned from foreign media that the new generation of BMW X3 is expected to make its debut in June, and some media have drawn renderings of the new car based on road test spy photos. The kidney grille has become more angular, the outer ring is made of thick silver chrome trim, and the interior is supplemented by a diamond + banner layout, which is more refined than the current model. The narrow headlights use a matrix LED light source inside, the size of the air intake is increased, the interior adopts slightly complex blackened decorations, and the internal layout of the trapezoidal lower grille is consistent with the upper grille, so that the upper and lower grilles echo up and down. The entire front face has become more refined and sporty than the current model.
As a replacement model, the dimensions of the new car have changed, the length, width and height are 4755/1920/1676mm, which are 42mm longer, 23mm wider, and 16mm lower than the current model, and the wheelbase is still 2865mm. In addition, the official said that the drag coefficient of the new car is 0.27Cd. It is reported that the overseas version of the new generation BMW X3 will be put into production in August 2024 and is expected to be launched in 2025. There is a high probability that the new car will be produced in China and the wheelbase will be lengthened.
The side shape still maintains a tough and dynamic design, the roof has a certain slip-back design, the sharp waistline rises slightly, and the obviously raised lower skirt guard plate and the expanded three-dimensional wheel arch design show a strong sense of power. The rear styling design is more concise and powerful, the internal structure of the taillights has been fine-tuned, and the bottom is designed with wide black guard plates on both sides, and the bottom adopts a double-sided exhaust pipe layout.
According to the information released so far, the new generation BMW X3 will adopt a new suspension system and be equipped with a rear axle differential, combined with a wider wheel base and low rolling resistance tires, which is expected to be further improved in handling. In addition, the new car will also be upgraded with an assisted driving system, which is expected to be equipped with 17 radars and multiple exterior cameras to make the assisted driving system more intelligent.
In terms of power, the all-new BMW X3 petrol version is still built on the CLAR platform and is available in petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and high-performance versions, while the all-electric BMW iX3 will be produced on the Neue Klasse platform and is expected to be released in 2025. The plug-in hybrid version will use a combination of a 2.0-liter engine and an electric motor, and its maximum power is expected to be increased to 292 horsepower, and the all-electric range will be increased to 63 km. The high-performance version will be powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with a maximum power of 401 hp, an electronic M rear differential and an M-tuned chassis system, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.8 seconds.